We've had such a wonderful experience with Montessori child development for our son! The staff is…read moreincredibly caring, attentive, and truly invested in each child's growth. We've seen amazing progress in our son's independence, confidence, and curiosity since starting here. One of the things we really love is the app they use. It keeps us updated throughout the day with photos, activities, and even meals, which gives us such peace of mind. They also go above and beyond celebrating all the holidays. Everything is so festive, fun, and thoughtful. You can really feel the love and dedication they put into everything. We are so thankful for Ms. Abi, Ms. Andrea, and Ms. Gail! They're amazing teachers. Highly recommend!

We immediately seen a change in our son's behavior and also his willingness to learn. The staff…read moremade the transition from daycare to preschool so easy for our son.

My 5 star review is really overdue. My two older children attended this school and had a great…read moreexperience. Years passed and it was time for my baby #3 to find a school. I retoured all the local Montessori schools and decided to come back to Montessori hills for my third. It truly is the best for our family and it seemed like nothing had changed since my other children went to this school. She's been there for months and everything was going well. Until she started biting out of nowhere. We received incident reports and calls from the teachers and principal. I felt so horrible, but all the teachers and the principal have really been supportive through this. They were firm that this is serious because obviously they don't want the other children to get bitten, but they were also caring and understanding that it's part of her development. I'm a third time parent and this is the first time I'm going through this. They gave me so many tools and resources and have given my child extra support during this time. I could not be more grateful for their guidance. I read another review below saying it's a good school until your child is a problem child. Well I felt like my child became the problem child but in my experience they helped support us through the challenges and it seemed like they really cared. They put a plan in place and I felt like we were all a team in helping my child. She's improved so much because of the care and extra support we have all been pouring into her. Again- I am so grateful to the staff, teachers and the principal. I feel like my toddler and us as a family have really been supported here. Thank you Montessori hills.

The best preschool in Chula Vista! I pulled my daughter from military CDC for various incidents…read moreresulting in my daughter being hurt. I did tour about 5 other schools prior to enrolling her & I am 100% sure there is no other school like this one. She loves it there so much and all the friends she has made! From the director all the way down to the newest teacher, they truly care about every single one of the kids. 100/10!

I would like to begin by sharing what a truly pleasant experience Montessori Explorer has been from…read morethe very first visit. From the moment you walk in and are welcomed with a tour, you immediately feel the warmth and care that defines this school. Ms. Jennifer does an exceptional job creating a welcoming environment not only for families, but also for the staff. She is always kind, attentive, and genuinely invested in everyone who walks through the doors. What stands out most is their openness to feedback. Ms. Jennifer and the team consistently invite parents to share their thoughts and truly take that feedback into consideration. This reflects their genuine commitment to growth and excellence. It's rare to find a school so dedicated to continuous improvement although, honestly, it's hard to identify anything they need to improve, as they already go above and beyond in every aspect. In addition to their outstanding program, Montessori Explorer now offers parent workshops and classes that have been incredibly valuable. These have supported not only our family, but many others as well. Within my circle of fellow parents, we often find ourselves talking about how wonderful this school is and how much it has positively impacted our children and families. If you are looking for a place where your child will feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn, I highly recommend visiting Montessori Explorer. It is a place where children truly enjoy being and where they are nurtured to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. I share this not only as a parent, but also as an educator. Montessori Explorer has been an exceptional experience for my child, and I am incredibly grateful to be part of this community.

Overall, our child had a wonderful experience attending Explorer for kinder through second grade…read more The director--who taught those classes--is a very practiced teacher. She knows how to run a classroom. Your kids will be in great hands as far as academics and structure is concerned. There are some peculiarities to how the school is run that may not work well for all children. Cleanliness and politeness is highly valued. This is a very ordered school. Kids who need to stim with fidgets or walk back and forth frequently may not be as supported as they might in other environments. (I'm being very general with the "may not be" since I don't know for sure. I just know that my kid appreciated a very ordered classroom thrived, but there may not be a lot of room for deviation from the standard.) In an age where EdTech is dominating schools with computer programs in every class, it was wonderful to give our child a tech-free start away from the pressure of assessments and CAASP testing. I wish we could go back.

When looking for a preschool to send my son I will admit that convenience played a big factor in…read morechoosing FUMP. I didn't know what to expect but now as a seasoned mother, I only have good things to say about this preschool. First I started to send my son here when he was two years old. He had separation anxiety and SPD so it took him a long time to adjust to the school setting- a late bloomer so to speak. During his first year he received a lot of help from his teachers, Ms. Yicel and Ms. Karla, and within a few months he adjusted and became a whole new little person. Their patience and perseverance absolutely paid off. As far as the actual preschool level, the teachers do an amazing job. The classrooms are divided by the younger 3 year olds and the older 3 years old. Developmentally, there is probably a reasoning to this. I personally didn't like it because essentially all the students would be eligible for TK the following year and there was two different curriculums. My son is thriving and learning his ABCs, shapes, numbers, emotional regulation. He loves school. The school also offers many different schedules which was very important to us. They have different schedules that you can choose from to fit what you are looking for. I think this is very helpful since not everyone is in the same situation. They also offer snacks and lunch which is included in certain schedules so that is very helpful in not having to prepare food for him during the day. The school recently went through a restructuring so to speak and the adjustment has been minimal and there is a lot more open communication. Oh, almost forgot. Since it is a private school the children also attend chapel once a week where they listen to stories and sing songs.

My daughter loves the school. She's excited to go to school. I will send my other daughter as well…read morewhen she's 2.

Full day 6:30-5:30, be there by 8:30. Nut free facility…read moreProvides all snacks and lunch No uniform Registration fee $150 Monthly tuition 1,xxx 12-14 students per classroom 2 teachers in each classroom 4 classrooms dedicated to 3 year Olds Cots are 6-10ft apart

I wanted to take some time to provide a thoughtful review on this program as I pulled my child for…read morehis own safety. I want to preface this with: I am a member of Eastlake Church. The church is fantastic, and the kids program there for during church services is GREAT and this review is ONLY pertaining to the Eastlake Children's Center preschool which is run M-F. I was very eager to enroll my son in this program. I had heard so many amazing things about this program and it was an added bonus that we love our church. I even provided paperwork to this program when my son was approximately 1 year old (they don't take kids until they are 2 but I wanted to ensure we were not waitlisted as I had read that they were such a popular program). My son finally was enrolled this July for the 2024-25 school year. When he started he was fully potty trained. As school started it was clear there was some new school year kinks needing to be worked out regarding organization and teachers. I tried to remain positive and provide grace when a new teacher I had never met would be giving me my child without an ID check. My son immediately had potty accidents. More than when he started training. I thought this was simply because there are no potty's in the classrooms as typical 2 year rooms have at most programs. Assuming it's just a distance to potty adjustment we proceeded on. However, my son started hitting himself and yelling at himself in the potty when he was home saying "YOU GO POTTY IN TOILET NOT POTTY IN PANTS!" then would hit his leg. He's never behaved in this way. It broke my heart. I spoke to Ms. Jeanette at the front about how I think the teachers may be yelling at him and stressing him out about the bathroom here, and it's affecting us at home. They started making me put pullups on him (which we have NEVER done). The accidents never got better. I could never talk to his teacher because his main teacher was only there from 830-12 with him. Because he was a full time kid, I would be picking him up from different random teachers all the time. Some wouldn't even know which kid was mine when I said his name even thought he had been at the school a month at this point. About 2 weeks into school I picked my son up (again from a random teacher I've never met the 2 weeks prior to this) and he had a huge scrape on his forehead, as if he had fallen head first on cement. My son has been in a daycare setting since he was a baby, so I am aware that I should be getting an "ouch report" anytime there is an injury of a child, even if they are unsure how it happened. Once they see an injury, they need to report when that injury was noticed. At his last daycare I would also get a phone call for any head injuries. I got nothing here. However, it's only the 2nd week of school and I just let it go and chalked it up to the new school year situation. New teachers etc. About a week and a half later I picked my son up and he had a scrape on his nose that was bloody and thick. I didn't say anything to the teacher at pick up because when I gave the name of my child I had to point at which child he was for her to know who to give me. (again terrible security and no ID was checked). If she doesn't know my kid by his name, she def doesn't know what happened to his nose. No ouch report. Since I was already waiting to hear back from the director via email regarding my request to meet with her, I decided I would bring it up then. Then, the very next day my son had yet a THIRD scratch on his face with no ouch report. As I walked out I stopped to talk to Ms. Jeanette (I think she's the assistant director?) and I told her this is the 3rd time in 2 weeks my son has bloody marks/scratches on his face with no ouch report. All she said was "yeah you should have an ouch report" and that was it. I was hoping for "well let's contact his teacher and figure out what's happening" or "maybe we can ask the teachers to see if they set it somewhere besides his cubby" or "I will talk to the teachers and figure out what's going on" but she didn't seem to care at all. She took no worry to this. Again, I've had my son in daycare settings for a while, so I am not one of those overly paranoid parents, but the lack of concern for my son's safety, especially regarding facial injuries frequently over a short period was alarming. I immediately pulled him from the program, and reported them to state licensing. My son had been in school there only 1 month. During the time I enrolled him officially in February 2024 until the day I pulled him from the program there were THREE licensing violations- one of which was a teacher physically abusing children and another was a teacher leaving a child alone on the playground! This program used to be the best around. There was a change in the leadership of the preschool a couple years back, and needless to say the program is NOT what it used to be. My husband said that most times he picked our son u

Spectrum Preschool deserves 10 stars! About 6 years ago my husband and I were looking for a…read morepreschool for our now 10 year old. We met Mrs. Christian and toured the facility, as soon as we left we said, "this is it!". They have been nothing short of fantastic since that day. Communication, safety, and learning are all top tier. We have had our 2 boys attend and our third son will attend in September. Mrs. Christian and all her staff are just lovely and amazing! Great preschool!

Spectrum preschool is faith-based childcare facility and an excellent choice for your toddler. My…read morewife and I couldn't be happier with our decision to send our child there! The atmosphere is welcoming, caring and clearly designed with children's learning and well-being in mind. Mrs. Christian and her staff are experts at keeping your child safe, mentally stimulated, and engaged. Our child's enthusiasm for attending school every day speaks volumes about the positive environment they've created. Ms. Rayna, Landeros, and Luna are patient, caring, and truly dedicated to the children's development and has developed a strong and trusting bond with my child. We've been consistently impressed by their individualized attention, their ability to foster a love of learning through fun, hands-on activities that cater to different learning styles. Our child is excited about learning about the morals and values of Spectrum preschool and continues to practice good character this facility teaches. He has excelled academically through constant mental stimulation, and positive reinforcement. Beyond academics, this preschool places a strong emphasis on social-emotional growth. Our child has made great strides in developing social skills, learning to share, cooperate with others, and navigate interactions with peers in a positive way. He has developed appropriate behavior norms, and a good sense of independence and self-worth. Communication with my wife and I is excellent as we are regularly updated with his progress and current events. We have developed a partnership with the common goal of raising our child in a positive environment. Spectrum Preschool is a one of the best ways to set up a solid foundation for your child and we highly recommend this preschool to any parent seeking a safe, nurturing, and truly enriching early childhood experience for their child.

We would give Kinderland 10 stars if we could!…read more Our family had such a wonderful experience here, during the school year and summer camps. The teachers are extremely knowledgeable and genuinely care about each child's well-being, growth, and happiness. We especially loved the balance of structure, independence, and fun. The children learn responsibility, like putting away their classroom materials, while also collaborating, exploring, and getting plenty of movement indoors and outdoors. The bilingual English-Spanish environment was another huge plus for our family and made the experience even more special. Installations are great, continuously being updated and nice and fun outdoor play spaces. Their summer camps were fantastic too.with such a variety of activities, from cooking and yoga to scavenger hunts and water days. The administrative team was also wonderful about keeping parents informed and creating a true sense of community. Some of my favorite memories are the end of year holiday celebrations and Mother's Day presentations. Adorable dance presentations. We also built wonderful friendships with other parents. Now that our children have moved on to a larger school, we can see how well Kinderland prepared them, they have adjusted beautifully both academically and socially. Kinderland was such a nurturing, loving environment for our children to transition from home to school, and a wonderful experience for us as parents too. We will always be grateful for this very special community.

I toured this place for consideration of my 7 month old. First thing I noticed is that the…read moreinfant/toddler room has a television on the wall!!! They said it's for "rainy days". It doesn't rain that much here to invest in a tv for only that purpose. Not to mention no tv is recommended for kids until 18 months of age. My kid watches s Rachael so I can get ready on the morning but I don't pay for daycare for them to put them in front of a tv. There's no cameras and I would bet they have those kids in front of tv more often than they say. Additionally they put the infants in the same room as walking kids that are up to 20 months old. No where else does this. It's not safe. Speaking of safety- when you first pull up You see the gate to the playground and all the kids on the playground. The infant door is just inside the gate, forest door on the left. To get into the playground all she did was reach to the top of the gate to move the plastic zip ties and then opened the gate. It wasn't locked. The classroom with infants, not locked. The classroom appeared to have one entry and exit total - to that unlocked gate. Any adult could get in there. Not a secure placement at all. They need to up security. I hope there is never a shooter, but of elementary schools are getting hit we need to be prepared and this place is far from prepared.

Update: My youngest currently attends IPSK and my oldest who is now in Kindergarten graduated from…read moreIPSK last June 23'. I am beyond happy, statisfied, and impressed with the education this school provides to the students. I had a parent teacher conference for my kindergardner and the teacher has shared that he is advanced for his age, she can read his writing, stories, and colors beautifully. I have seen alot of improvements on my two boys since they started IPSK in 2021. They learn respect, kindess, discipline and confidence. IPSK also has an annual holiday and end of school program. I love watching their performance to see all the students recite a poem and remember their dance routine at such a young age. We're definitely proud parents. Thank you IPSK!

We are so lucky to have found International Preschool & Kindergarten (IPSK) for our son, who spent…read morethe last two years learning, growing, and playing with his friends while attending everyday full-time. As the other reviews have said, this is such an incredible preschool with amazing teachers who care for each child and genuinely want to see them learn and succeed. They have done such a great job preparing our son academically for Kindergarten, including putting on Christmas and Graduation programs for the kids to memorize poems and various dance routines to present in front of a crowd. We are beyond appreciative of the entire staff and cannot say enough good things about this preschool. If you live anywhere around the area (or even if you don't) and are looking for a preschool for your child with fair pricing, flexible schedules, and a wonderful staff, look no further! IPSK is the best! (Real talk: your child will be nervous, shy, and will likely cry at first and it will be tough. But give it a week and allow the teachers to work with your child and comfort them when they arrive, as you walk back to your car with that guilty feeling. Before you know it, your child will be running to the door and won't even look back to say "bye!". Haha)